Service: from Silvia -- excellent, very responsive…read more All the food was amazing/exceeding expectations -- I had " fruit de mer - seafood bar". Couldn't finish (left the sturgeon shrimp and crayfish) Wife had lobster soup, vongole, and my 6 oyster supplement and half my lobster half. She also had chocolate bavaroise dessert. Highly recommended!

This place had a lot of food reviews so we decided to try it...and didn't disappoint…read more They have a great menu and a selection of a la carte items to choose from. The fish fillet was just OK, and kinda wished we ordered the Mixed Grill instead. However, the mussels are Amazing! The place can get really busy so reservations are recommended. And we for great service from staff.

Wow! Stretched dinner out for a few hours, because I was…read moreenjoying a lazy afternoon with company - the food comes out a bit slowly so that was fine. That said, the time it takes to make the food is WELL WORTH IT. Stumbled upon Frank's on my last night in Amsterdam, and it was the greatest meal I had in town, or even in recent memory. Coffee: Damn good. Salmon-mousse: delicious creamy appetizer. Seafood platter: really nice smoked/chilled bites between the appetizer and entree. Fish-of-the-day: really flavorful smoked salmon served with incredible tomatoes, buttery potatoes, and salad. White wine: refreshing. Banana tarte with coconut ice cream: Wowowowow. The service was excellent. Waiters, cooks, manager we're all very friendly. Watched everything come out of the kitchen -- nothing looks to disappoint.

A wonderful evening out and the perfect spot for a romantic celebration. We spent the evening…read morechatting away and enjoying the music while sipping on a light, refreshing white wine and sampling a number of restuarant's platters. These offerings were all superbly prepared -from the fresh fish, to the smoked meat dish and a tasty cheese platter to finish things off. Arguably the highlight of the evening however, was the dessert! A delicious chocolate lava cake and a cardamom parfait with warm poached pear were the perfect end to a lovely evening. The service was excellent and the waitress was warm and friendly albeit a quiet evening for the establishment. The menu offers a nice range and is very well priced. This restaurant is well worth the short trip from the city center. We will definitely be back!

Pesca offers a dining experience unlike anything I've tried before--truly unique and incredibly…read moreenjoyable. When you walk in, you're greeted by their in-house fish market, where everything is visibly fresh and beautifully displayed. You simply choose the fish or shellfish you want, they assemble your order, print a ticket, and you continue on to the wine shop. Before going any further, I want to highlight how impressive the fish market is. It feels almost like stepping into a wholesale seafood market, complete with checker-tape pricing. The staff will tell you exactly how each item can be prepared. For example, when we ordered a dozen mussels, they explained all the options and recommended a coconut curry preparation--an excellent choice and absolutely delicious. Once you have your ticket, you head into the wine bar. The team already knows how your meal will be prepared and offers thoughtful wine-pairing suggestions based on your selections. From there, you're taken to your table, where the outstanding service continues. We were served a beautiful basket of fresh bread almost immediately, along with our chosen wine. By the way, did I mention how beautiful the place is! For starters, I ordered a dozen oysters, and each pair was prepared in a different style. Every single one was outstanding. The mussels in curry sauce were so good that I needed extra bread just to savor every drop. Finally, we had monkfish--an impressively large piece, perfectly cooked, beautifully presented, and absolutely incredible. From start to finish, the entire experience was exceptional. The team at Pesca, and truly the people of the Netherlands, know how to do it right. Hats off to this outstanding restaurant. I only wish we had one where I live--I'd be there every day. Actually, it would be dangerous to have Pesca too close...I'd go bankrupt:)

Very cool experience here. Upon checking in you're given the low down on how it all works and given…read morea can of sardines with your table number written on it. A fun keepsake! You choose your seafood and they tell you how it will be served. The seafood is weighed and you're given a tally of your meal. You also choose a selection of sides to go with your dinner. Once you choose your seafood you go to the wine bar and choose your drinks. We chose a pasta side orecchiette with pesto sauce and curried cauliflower. For our main dish, we chose the seabreem. We started with scallops and calamari which were both delicious and our seabreem was perfectly cooked. It would be nice to have more than one option as to how our fish could be made but all in all everything was fresh and well prepared. Service came with a smile and you can't beat the novelty and ambiance!

What a fulfilling way to spend what was supposed to be a full day that unexpectedly turned into…read morejust five hours in Amsterdam. We had originally booked the Damrak 213 location but had to cancel due to a flight delay. Determined to make the most of our short time before heading to Paris the next morning, I chose this location because it was close to the areas we wanted to explore after dinner -- and I'm so glad I did. After reading on their website that they keep tables available for walk-ins at most locations, we decided to try our luck. As soon as my best friend and I walked in, we were not disappointed. The ambiance felt right immediately -- warm, inviting, and full of good energy. There was little to no wait, and the fresh seafood display at the front looked incredible. Vanessa was our lovely server and truly a whole vibe throughout the evening. She, along with "Mr. Champion," gave us great suggestions on where to walk and explore next -- and we absolutely took their advice. I love a menu where you can order and split a little bit of everything with a friend, and every single dish was perfection. The shrimp croquettes, king prawns, asparagus, roasted carrots, and fish and chips (kibbeling) were all served hot, fresh, and packed with flavor at a very reasonable price. The kitchen was run by a Black chef who was clearly putting in serious work and completely understanding the assignment. I wanted to personally commend him, but he was fully locked in and busy creating magic. Even the espresso martini stood out -- easily one of the best I've had. Great, relatable conversations, amazing food, and the evening ended on a sweet note with a complimentary lemon crème brûlée served with sparkles. This spot is truly a neighborhood gem. I'm so glad we chose this location -- it turned a rushed travel day into a memorable night dining with some true champions. We can't wait to return with more time to fully enjoy the experience.

Honestly, I'm surprised this place has so many great reviews because my experience was completely…read morethe opposite. When I walked in, there was only one person at the entrance, and I was completely ignored. A family ahead of me was immediately seated, but I had to wait and try to get someone's attention--it took quite a while. I was finally seated at the bar, which was fine since I was alone, but I couldn't shake the feeling that I was an inconvenience. Everything, from getting a drink to ordering food, felt like a struggle, and the staff didn't make me feel welcome at all. The food was okay--I've had better--but the overall experience left me feeling unwelcome, and I couldn't wait to leave. I'm genuinely surprised by the high reviews, because I felt quite the opposite. I'm not sure I'd recommend this place or come back

We ate here at our first night in Amsterdam! Beautiful space that's well decorated, is bright, and…read moreairy. Started with they're version of a bloody mary that has a fresh oyster on top. We ordered the cold seafood platter, gumbo, and mussels. THe seafood overall was good but I think the platter was a little light. None of the seafood was particularly 'plump' in my opinion, but a good variety.

We had a wonderful dinner with family (group of 6) here, and Romy, our waitress took good care of…read moreus. Morgan helped with our whiskey and wine selection. The overall service was great. My wife and another of our party had the Fish & Chips, which they loved. I had the fresh catch, Dorado, and while they cook it whole, and bring it to you that way, they were very accommodating and filleted it right at the table for me... and it was delicious. Some of our party had eaten at another of their locations and really liked it, but we had not been here (or any of their locations), and we're so glad we came.

My wife and I along with another couple made reservations a day in advance but we really didn't…read moreneed the reservation. The food was simple but it was some of the best seafood we had eaten in a long time. I can recommend the restaurant without reservation. One caveat: the pace is leisurely, so allow time. The staff is helpful, friendly, and speaks English. Special mention for the sea bass dish, which was especially good. With a shared bottle of nice Chardonnay, the meal cost around 33 Euros per person.

Our first dinner in Amsterdam that came recommended by our hotel host…read more The restaurant is off the beaten path (e.g., away from the tourists). It's a 26 seats restaurant. The decor is bright and light. The food is divine. The service is great. We ordered the mussels in white wine for appetizers. The mussels came with two house made mayos One with ketchup and the other with mustard. Delicious. The flavor were light wth a hint of scallions and mustard when eating with the mustard mayo. Hubby ordered the sea bass for dinner and I ordered the cod. The sea bass was a whole fish, tender, juicy, and seasoned just right with salt and pepper. The cod had a crispy skin and when eaten with the mustard sauce and spinach had a great taste. For desert, we ordered the chocolate cake. The cake was presented beautifully wth blueberries and raspberries. The cake was dense and made with dark chocolate. It was not bitter nor sweet. Perfect. A must try in Amsterdam.

I've eaten here a few times purely because of the location, but every time I do I wish I was down…read morethe street at Vishandel Molenaar. The herring here is about the same as you'll find anywhere, but what I find disappointing is their cooked fish. If you get any cooked fish here, such as frites/fish sticks, or kibbeling, they reheat it in the microwave, which leads to spongy soggy fish that makes me sad. If you take the fish home to heat up in the oven it might be ok, but I advise against eating warm fish that's been heated up in the shop.

Great seafood. Such a pity that we visited just acterbreakfast. Well shrimp was great and tasty…read more Price was less than 5 Euro. Try to visit afternoon 5 pmish and have dinner. Beautifull sea.

The ambiance was great as well as the food. The Salad was awesome and the shrimp was cooked…read moreperfect. The bread was homemade. The service was good and a place I will return too for sure

This was a decent dinner. We sat outside by the canal since it was so nice out. I had a Belgian…read morequad beer which was excellent. We shared the burrata (my fav!), beef carpaccio and scallops. The scallops only came with 3, so I didn't think it was that great of a value but they were tasty. I had the mussels for dinner. It was a huge pot and came with unlimited salad and frites. I sampled the steak; it was good however way over cooked. We asked for medium rare and got well done.

Super cute little place! Wait staff was friendly. Ai told us that this place had herring and…read moresmoked eel. They do not. But they do have kibbling and it is really good! Wine was good. Food is a bit on the spendy side but that's to be expected in down town Amsterdam!

Made a last minute reservation here on a Monday evening. Restaurant was fairly full during peak…read moredinner rush but cleared out by 8 PM. Upon ordering you can a cup of shrimp crackers traditionally seen in Asian cuisine. We ordered the fish and chips and a basket of calamari. Both were great! Fish was extremely flaky but held the light batter very well. Their tartar sauce is on the milder side so we added some lemon and salt to our preference. The calamari was very thick but tender, the batter didn't hold as well to this but the flavor and texture were nice. Reasonably priced for the location with friendly service. I'd come back here and eat again.

Popped in here late on Saturday night around 9. We waited a minute for a table inside & then a…read moreparty of three left & we got their cozy little table next to the door. World's coziest table & bench, but cute. The restaurant itself is petite and homey. The candles were lit and the lighting was dim. Lots of folks were here enjoying themselves. Food was fine. Not terribly inspired, but comforting on a blustery day. The menu is limited for non meat eaters or pescatarians. Drinks were good. Service was friendly. A cute neighborhood cat made a visit. That was a highlight. Overall, this was a good experience.

We came to The Cottage for dinner on the last night of our visit to Amsterdam, and it ended up…read morebeing one of our favorite meals of the entire trip! It is so incredibly cozy inside, and you will want to stay and hang out for hours. The service was great, and they have a very well-curated menu including plenty of vegetarian options. We each went with one of their pot pies and they were amazing. I am still dreaming about the mushroom one! Don't miss out on the triple ginger cake for dessert - it is an absolute must. I wish we lived closer so that we could come all the time! Definitely be sure to make a reservation, as I can see how it could get busy inside, especially on a weekend.